QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
IPSWICH TURF CLUB
 
IPSWICH – THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2023
 
WEATHER – Fine   TRACK RATING –  Good 4/ Good 3 @ 12:00pm.      RAIL – 4 metres
PENETROMETER – 5.0
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – P Zimmermann.
Stewards – R Hitchener, S Fletcher, J Cremin, M Smith
Clerk of Scales – S Heidke
Judge – M Lincoln, K Schram
Veterinarian – Dr A Hopgood
Swab Attendants – K Kilpatrick, J Pedofsky
Starter – C Wallace
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
From Beaudesert 13.2.22
 
Stewards today conducted an inquiry in relation to Jockey Josh Adams’ actions in relation to his whip use as the rider of TOP BIRD in Heat 4 of the Gold Coast Barrier Trials on 31.01.23.
 
Stewards after taking evidence from Jockey Adams subsequently found him guilty of a charge under the provisions of AR228(b), which reads;
 
A person must not engage in:
 
(b) misconduct, improper conduct, or unseemly behaviour.
 
The particulars of the charge being, that Jockey Adams as the rider of TOP BIRD, in Heat 4 of the Gold Coast official Barrier Trials on 31.01.23 did engage in improper conduct by altering his whip action at a point approaching the 200m in an attempt to deliberately strike or impede TAVISAN, resulting in TAVISAN throwing its head in the air as a consequence of Jockey Adams’ action.
 
Jockey Adams’ license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 4 weeks with the period of suspension to commence at midnight Sunday 19.02.23 and to expire at midnight Sunday 19.03.23.
 
In assessing penalty Stewards considered the possible safety ramifications Jockey Adams’ actions presented to both himself, Jockey Mallyon, the rider of TAVISAN, and both horses in the trial. Stewards further noted the potential for this incident to have a negative impact on the image of racing.  
 
GENERAL
 
Stewards approved the following jockey to ride overweight.
Race 8 – Justin Huxtable plus 1/2kg at 56kg.
Race 8 – Justin Stanley plus 1kg at 55.5kg.
 
As Jockey D Peisley was ill, he was replaced as per the Stewards Summary.
 
Prior to the running of Race 1, the track was upgraded to a Good 3.
 
Race 1: IPSWICH EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200 metres
 
ADELAD– Raced with its head in the air whilst being restrained near the 1100m. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m.
 
DELARENTA– Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Jockey Huxtable reported that the horse travelled well during the event however when placed under pressure after securing clear running in the home straight, rain on only fairly.
 
SPEEDY MACHO– Slow to begin.
 
BRAVE COWBOY BILL– Began awkwardly. Jockey J Stanley reported the gelding raced ungenerously throughout the event and was inclined to lay out from approaching the home turn. Jockey Stanley added that as a result of feeling awkward in its action he elected not to pressure the gelding over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer O Cairns advised that in light of today’s performance the gelding would now be spelled.
 
STORM FORCE TEN– After being crossed near the 900m, was momentarily steadied from heels. Hung out from the 700m and raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Steadied from heels near the 50m.
 
Race 2: FOLLOW @IPSWICHTURFCLUB QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1350 metres
 
REBEL NEWS– Began awkwardly, shifting out making heavy contact with another runner. Shortly after the start was bumped heavily by WHISTLING SPIRIT and was inconvenienced. Hung out rounding the home turn. Bumped near the 50m.  
 
YES TO EXCESS– Jumped with its head in the air. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m resulting in App. Wheeler having to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.  App. B Wheeler reported that it was his intention to settle in the first 3 runners however as a result of beginning only fairly he was obliged to settle a pair further back in the field than he had anticipated.
 
DIANA'S AFFAIR– Began awkwardly making contact with the barrier partition before being bumped heavily by REBEL NEWS. Shortly after the start was bumped heavily by WHISTLING SPIRIT and lost ground.  
 
WHISTLING SPIRIT– Knuckled on jumping before shifting out abruptly making heavy contact with REBEL NEWS. In this incident jockey Huxtable became severely unbalanced and was almost dislodged. Further Jockey Huxtable lost the use of both stirrups resulting in the gelding taking not competitive part in the event.
 
THE MISSIONARY– Hung out rounding the home turn.
 
Race 3:  TAB QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1680 metres
 
NOT A FAT BOY- Stewards accepted the explanation tendered from Trainer L Gough in relation to the late scratching of the gelding at 7:35am.
 
GOT THE VIBE– Bumped on jumping. Shifted out near the 250m to secure clear running and in doing so bumped MOTIVATED MISS.
 
WONFORWAZZA– Momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Made the home turn awkwardly.  
 
BERAKAHQUINN– Raced wide without cover throughout. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to be suffering the effects of mild heat stress.
 
MISHANI CHOICE– Near the 1400m when racing keenly was steadied from heels. Bumped on jumping. Raced wide from the 900m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
 
MISHANI SUPREME– Made the crossing approaching the 1500m awkwardly. Jockey L Cassidy reported the filly may not have appreciated today’s firm track conditions.  Jockey L Cassidy was fined $200 for using his whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii).
 
MOTIVATED MISS- Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 250m.
 
Race 4: ST PATRICK'S RACES 17 MARCH Class 4 Handicap 1100 metres
 
MAGNITUDO– Over raced in the early stages.
 
QUIET RIOT– After slipping over on entering the track, was examination by the Veterinary Surgeon upon arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start. Approaching the 600m, Jockey B Thompson’s foot slipped from the offside iron resulting in him becoming severely unbalanced and almost dislodged. Jockey Thompson was able to regain the use of his stirrup near the 400m.
 
ISAREADY– Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: EVENTS @ IEEC.COM.AU Class 2 Handicap 800 metres
 
TROPICS– Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BECAUSE THE NIGHT– Raced wide throughout.
 
MR MOJO RISIN'– Slow to begin.
 
PETA CALADA– Hung out for the majority.
 
THE WAITING MAN– Raced wide throughout.
 
ARRIVERDERCI ROMA– Improved onto heels near the 100m and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.
 
SPIRIT OF LUCK– Held up for some distance near the 200m after improving onto heels, before shifting to the outside to secure clear running.
 
RUN RAMPANT– Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: GREAT NORTHERN Class 1 Plate 1200 metres
 
BULLET FORCE– Held up for clear running from the 500m until near the 200m.
 
BULLION BOY– Raced wide without cover throughout. Performed below market expectations.  A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have speedy cuts to the off hind leg.
 
BULSARA– Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. After being caught wide in the early stages, was allowed to stride forward by its rider to a position outside the leader, and as a result settled further forward than anticipated.  
 
PLAINTIFF'S FRIEND– A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding which weakened over the concluding stages failed to reveal any abnormalities.
 
RADIANT QUEEN– Slow into stride. Held up in the early stages of the home straight and again over the concluding stages.
 
Race 7: SIRROMET Maiden Plate 1350 metres
 
THE BRONX BULL– Jumped in the air at the start.
 
WANDILLA– Slow to begin.
 
AMERICAN JAZZ– Momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Held up from 150m and went to the line without being fully tested.  
 
CAMPIONE– Slow to begin.
 
LOOSE UNIT– Bumped near the 1100m.
 
WISE LEGEND– Raced wide throughout.
 
ACADIAN FOREST– When restraining near the 1100m, commence to over-race when also racing tightly between runners and as a result was buffeted before obtaining a position with cover.
 
ANGEL'S CHORUS– Jockey N Tomizawa was reminded of his obligations in relation to his use of whip on horses out of contention.

TAUCITY– App. A Bakos was reminded of her obligations in relation to her use of whip on horses out of contention.
 
ALABAMA GOLD– Raced wide throughout.
 
VADAMOON– Near the 1100m whilst over racing shifted out bumping LOOSE UNIT. Held up rounding the home turn.
 
Race 8: THE BARN FAMILY RESTAURANT OPEN Handicap 1350 metres
 
The start was delayed when RED BLOOM required resaddling before leaving the enclosure.
 
AT WITZ END– Raced wide until a point near the 800m.
 
AMMOUDI BAY– Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 850m.
 
RED BLOOM– Near the 900m was checked when placed in restricted room to the inside of THAT’S JUSTIFIED, which shifted in and away from AT WITZ END which shifted in marginally before quickly be correctly by its rider.
 
THAT’S JUSTIFIED- Laid in and away for AT WITZ END leaving the 900m before being corrected by its rider.
SEMAPHORE GIRL– Slow to begin.
 
Race 9: SCHWEPPES RATINGS BAND 0 - 58 Handicap 1350 metres
 
STORMTROOPER– When asked to comment on the tactics adopted App. S Champkin, in the presence of the geldings rider Mr B Sturgess, advised that she was instructed to obtain the leading position. Ms Champkin therefore advised that after beginning well she allowed her mount to stride forward and ultimately obtained a position outside the leader. Having had the opportunity to review the race footage, App Champkin conceded that in hindsight given the fast early tempo being set, it would have been more advantageous to restrain STORMTROOPER to a trailing position behind ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS. Steward however bearing in mind App. Champkin’s inexperience as an apprentice rider at provincial meetings took the matter no further.  
 
GREY NOISE- Disappointed for a run near the 250m, before being shifted to the inside to secure clear running.
 
CORONEL– Slow to begin.
 
DEVILLAIN– Began awkwardly.
 
ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS– Jockey G Cartwright reported that the gelding, after beginning a little awkwardly, over raced and hung out proving difficult to restrain in the early and middle stages. She added that as a consequence she was unable to retrain to a sufficient degree to allow STROMTROPPER to cross and therefore allow ENTERPRISE MAXIMUS to obtain cover. Stewards noted the explanation.
 
EXPENSIVE TO KEEP– Raced in restricted room near the 700m.
 
ROAD TO EMMAUS– Improved onto heels rounding the home turn and was steadied.
 
 
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 3- Larry Cassidy- $200. Use of whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m. AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Suspensions
 
Absent jockeys
D Peisley. Ill. Med Cert required.
 
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed pre-race
DIANA’S AFFAIR, GOT THE VIBE, MISHANI SUPREME, HEARSAY, MAGIC CHARLEE, EXPENSIVE TO KEEP
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners, AT WITZ END, EXPENSIVE TO KEEP
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 7:         2 THE BRONX BULL - Jim Byrne
 
Late scratchings
 
Race 3:         4 NOT A FAT BOY (Late0735)
 
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.